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Kreser Family History

Kreser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kreiser, Keser, Kieser, Kreyer, Kreger, Kaeser, Kremer, Reser

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Where is the Kreser family from?

You can see how Kreser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kreser families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kreser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kreser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Kreser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Kreser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Kreser. For the veterans among your Kreser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreser lifespan?

Average Kreser life expectancy in 1974 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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